How to Import Recipes from TikTok, Instagram & YouTube
That recipe you saved on TikTok three weeks ago? You'll never find it again. Here's how to import, organize, and actually cook every recipe you discover online.
You scroll through TikTok, see an incredible recipe, tap "save" — and never find it again. Sound familiar? Social media is the best place to discover recipes and the worst place to store them. Here's why, and how to fix it.
The Problem with Social Media Recipes
- No searchable ingredients list. Good luck finding that "pasta with the crispy shallots" from three weeks ago.
- Videos disappear. Creators delete or archive posts. Algorithm changes bury old saves.
- No nutrition info. You're guessing portions and macros.
- Hard to follow while cooking. Pausing a 60-second video every 3 seconds isn't cooking — it's suffering.
- Scattered across platforms. Some saved on TikTok, some on Instagram, some bookmarked on Chrome. Total chaos.
The Solution: Import Recipes Instantly
Modern recipe apps can extract a full recipe — title, ingredients, steps, nutrition — from a social media URL in seconds. Here's how Fooma handles it:
Step 1: Copy the Link
On TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube, tap the share button and choose "Copy link."
Step 2: Paste into Fooma
Open Fooma, tap the import button, and paste the URL. The app automatically detects the platform and extracts the recipe.
Step 3: Get the Full Recipe
In seconds, you get a clean recipe card with:
- Title and description
- Ingredient list with measurements
- Step-by-step instructions
- Estimated nutrition per serving
- Prep time, cook time, and difficulty
- Original video embedded for reference
✨ Works with Any URL
TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, food blogs, AllRecipes, Bon Appétit — Fooma imports from any website. Just paste the link.
Supported Platforms
TikTok Recipes
Fooma extracts the video description, uses AI to identify the full recipe, and generates a structured recipe card. Even if the creator only shows the process without writing down ingredients, the AI fills in the details.
Instagram Reels & Posts
Works with Reels, carousel posts, and regular posts. The caption is analyzed to extract the recipe, and the photo/video is preserved.
YouTube Videos
Fooma reads the video title and description to extract the recipe. The YouTube video stays embedded in your recipe card so you can watch it while cooking.
Food Blogs & Websites
Most recipe blogs use structured data (JSON-LD) that Fooma reads directly — giving you the most accurate extraction. Ingredients, steps, nutrition, and the original photo are all captured.
What About AI Chef?
Sometimes you don't have a URL — you just remember eating something amazing. That's where AI Chef comes in. Describe the dish ("crispy Korean fried chicken with gochujang glaze") or list your available ingredients ("chicken thighs, gochujang, honey, garlic") and get a complete recipe generated in seconds.
📱 Never Lose a Recipe Again
Import from TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and any blog. Plan your meals, auto-generate grocery lists, and cook with step-by-step mode — even offline.
Get Fooma Free →Frequently Asked Questions
Is it free to import recipes?
Yes. Fooma is free to download and includes recipe import. You can import unlimited recipes from any supported platform.
What if the recipe extraction isn't perfect?
You can edit any imported recipe — adjust ingredients, rewrite steps, or add your own notes. The AI gets it right most of the time, but you always have full control.
Can I save recipes offline?
Yes. Once imported, all recipes are saved on your device and accessible without an internet connection. Perfect for cooking in places with spotty Wi-Fi.
Does it work with private TikTok/Instagram accounts?
No — the post needs to be public for Fooma to access it. If the link works in your browser when you're logged out, it'll work in Fooma.
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